David Herold

David Herold is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by David Herold:

The End of the Road: Hitler’s Downfall

It takes some serious soul-searching to make the final decision to end your own life – especially when you’re the leader of the Nazi Regime…

Forget Robin Hood: Meet the Mad Major Who Charged Ashore With Bow, Arrow & Longsword

History is full of heroes, but how many of them have carved their name into history with bow and arrow, at least in modern times?After…

Battle of Taranto – A Precursor to Pearl Harbor

Out of all the battles that took place during WWII, there are some that have had a deep impact on both sides. The Battle of…

Meet General George Kenney, Master Aviator and American War Hero

Every soldier who puts his life on the line is a true hero. However, some amazing souls go the extra mile and really reach for…

A Brief History of the Holocaust: Japan and the Jews

You might be thinking that during the Second World War, Europe was the region where there were most Jewish people. A lot of people don’t…

Food Is A Weapon – The Rationing of Goods in US During WWII

Ever wondered what the distribution of food and other scarce resources looked like during the World War II? It was a difficult period for the…

The WW2 Battle of France – A Disaster for the Allies in World War Two

There are no shortage of memorable moments that unfolded during the Second World War. And though many of us would choose not to remember all…

Crazy Weapons From History – From the Nazi Jetcopter to the Scooter-Mounted Cannon

You might think that you know about all the unique military weapons that have been made to date, but human beings have a penchant for…

“We Can Do It” – The Story Of Rosie the Riveter

This poster is one of the most famous images associated with world wars two. The history behind the mythical lady is not at all glamorous—…

Attack on Pearl Harbor – Awakening The Sleeping Giant

It is a fact that the attack on Pearl Harbor is amongst the darkest pages in the history of the United States. It was the…

3 Top Japanese Fighter Aces

While the Allies and the Axis powers all had their own strong aircraft support, the pilots sitting behind their control panels had skill and expertise…

Franklin D. Roosevelt, The People’s President – A Strong Leader For A Turbulent Time

Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States through World War II and the Great Depression. He was the only President of the United States to…